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YA16 FFC

2016 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,106 mi
Last recorded120,106 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 42055,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 FFC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 120,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,432 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 98,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,730 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,421 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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YA16 FFC is a 2016 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 420 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA16 FFC registered?

YA16 FFC is a 2016 BMW 420, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is YA16 FFC safe to buy?

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